“We consider addiction a disease of isolation…Now we’re isolating all these people and expecting them to pick up the phone, get online, that sort of thing — and it may not work out as well.”
Tag: methadone
My Methadone Pregnancy
I listened to what my doctor told me. I did my research and I am at peace with my decision: getting off methadone while I was pregnant just wasn’t an option.
Luxury Rehab Guide for Methadose Addiction
Use this handy guide to find out everything you need to know about Methadose
7 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Parents About My Addiction
Here, on this motel floor, I need to know that you still love me. If it isn’t too painful for you, please visit me in rehab. When I tell you that I’m finally ready to get clean, please believe me even if it’s the 100th time.
How methadone affects sex and pregnancy (INFOGRAPHIC)
Check out the effects methadone can have on the sexual and reproductive health in men and women. Also, the risks of methadone in pregnancy and early child
How To Stop Taking Methadone?
Are you looking for ways to stop methadone use? Quitting methadone required proper tapering and realistic expectations. More about stopping methadone safely
Why Aren't More Doctors Embracing Medication-Assisted Treatment?
A new op-ed suggests that concerns about “branding” may deter many doctors from offering medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder.
How Suboxone Helped Me Until I Could Help Myself
I felt confident that I had no desire to use opioids again, not because the Suboxone had eliminated my cravings, but because I had changed my life. The pain I worked so hard to anesthetize with heroin had been addressed.
Florida Versus Evidence: How I Lost My Children Because of Past Drug Use
When my first slew of drug tests returned negative, the opposition began slinging whatever they could think of in my direction, hoping something would stick.
West African Clinic Offers Free Methadone, Clean Needles & More
The goal of Senegal’s free program is not only to rehabilitate, but also to reduce the spread of HIV and AIDS among drug users. A clinic in West Africa is doing its part to mitigate the region’s opioid crisis. People line up at the Center for the Integrated Management of Addictions (known locally as CEPIAD)… Continue reading West African Clinic Offers Free Methadone, Clean Needles & More